Avis to acquire Zipcar in $500m deal

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Major boost to car-sharing model as rental giant agrees deal for leading car club

The march of car sharing networks into the mainstream has taken a huge step forward today, as car hire giant Avis Budget Group announced plans to acquire leading car club operator Zipcar in a deal worth...

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